B.S. in Mathematical Sciences

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 79 or higher.
• DET (Duolingo English Test): Overall score of 100.

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) recognizes the importance of supporting international students in pursuing their academic goals. To attract and assist talented students from around the world, NJIT offers several scholarships and financial aid options specifically designed for international students. 

Global Highlander Scholarship: The Global Highlander Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship offered to incoming international undergraduate students. It is awarded based on academic achievements, leadership qualities, and extracurricular involvement. The scholarship amount varies and is renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains the required GPA.

International Presidential Scholarship: The International Presidential Scholarship is another prestigious merit-based award available to exceptional incoming international undergraduate students. Recipients of this scholarship receive a substantial amount of financial aid to support their education at NJIT.

International Transfer Scholarship: International students transferring to NJIT from other universities or colleges may be eligible for the International Transfer Scholarship. This merit-based award aims to recognize academic excellence and provide financial support to deserving transfer students.

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Grant: The Educational Opportunity Fund Grant is available to New Jersey residents, including eligible international students. This grant provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated financial need.

Albert Dorman Honors College Scholarship: The Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT offers scholarships to students accepted into the Honors College program. These scholarships recognize academic excellence and provide enhanced educational opportunities and support.

Private and External Scholarships: In addition to NJIT-specific scholarships, international students may be eligible to apply for private or external scholarships that are not directly offered by the university. These scholarships may be provided by government agencies, organizations, foundations, or other institutions.

The B.S. in Mathematical Sciences from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) opens a wide array of career opportunities across various industries. Graduates are equipped with strong analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills, making them highly sought after in both the public and private sectors.

Data Analyst: Graduates can work as data analysts, interpreting complex data sets to help organizations make informed decisions. They use statistical tools and software to analyze data trends and provide insights.

Actuary: Actuaries analyze financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory. They often work for insurance companies, consulting firms, and government agencies, assessing risk and helping to create policies that minimize costs.

Operations Research Analyst: These professionals use mathematical methods to help organizations solve problems and make better decisions. They often work in logistics, manufacturing, or management, optimizing processes and improving efficiency.

Financial Analyst: Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, financial data, and economic trends to guide businesses and individuals in making investment decisions. They may work for banks, investment firms, or corporations.

Statistician: Statisticians apply statistical techniques to collect, analyze, and interpret data to solve real-world problems in business, engineering, healthcare, and other fields. They often work in research and development, quality control, or public health.

Software Developer: With a strong background in computational mathematics, graduates can pursue careers in software development, creating algorithms and software solutions for various applications, from finance to healthcare.

Mathematics Teacher/Professor: Graduates who are passionate about education can become teachers or professors, sharing their knowledge of mathematics at the high school or college level. This path often requires additional certification or advanced degrees.

Quantitative Analyst: Also known as "quants," these professionals use mathematical models to inform trading strategies and manage financial risk. They typically work in finance, banking, and investment management.

Research Scientist: With opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research during their studies, graduates can pursue careers as research scientists, working in academia, government, or private research institutions on projects ranging from environmental modeling to bioinformatics.

Cryptographer: In an era of increasing digital security needs, cryptographers develop algorithms and security protocols to protect information. They often work for tech companies, government agencies, and financial institutions.

Consultant: Mathematics graduates can work as consultants, providing expert advice on mathematical modeling, data analysis, and optimization to businesses and government agencies.